CALICO-AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

State: near New Haven,CT
Age: 2 years
DOB: unsure
Weight: 32 lbs (very skinny)
Sex: female
Neutered/UTD: yes/yes
Coat Color: black tri color
Children under 4: no (no history)
Children over 4: yes
Separation Anxiety: no
Other dogs: Yes
Cats: yes
Crate Trained: learning
House Trained: learning
Obedience Trained: No
Leash Trained: learning
MICROCHIP: yes
ADOPTION FEE: $675

11/3/24-Good news on Cali- no more diarrhea and is eating like a champ. We did three small meals yesterday just to try and get some weight back on her and she tolerated it very well. She’s also running around with our dog this morning! We are still finishing up her antibiotics over the next few days too. She will be ready to go to her new home later this week!

11/1/24-We had a much better night last night. Much less urgency about going out & even wiggling her floofy bottom when she sees us out of excitement and also is eating for us! Hoping whatever it was is on the mend with the flagyl.
 
10/30/24-Calico was still having frequent diarrhea so last night gave her chicken and rice because hadn’t wanted to eat for a couple of days. She saw the vet today & they did a stool sample, put her on a prescription food & we started her on flagyl, a strong antibiotic to help.  We will see what stool sample shows soon too.

10/27/24-Cali had an adventurous weekend and was exposed to so many firsts. She was introduced to new people and was outside our house / yard for the first time and was SO brave! She felt the sand beneath her feet, enjoyed the cool breeze by the water and kept up with us on a a multi mile trail (okay.. foster mama maybe carried me part of the way back once I got tired but I am recovering from my spay so cut me a little slack LOL) I even spent a few minutes inside a brewery and napped with my foster brother under the table.
This sweet girl is still a little spooked by sudden noises or movements but who can blame her.. it is spooky season after all! Lol Right now she is more comfortable with woman, but would do well in any home with older kids, a couple or a single female owner. Great with other dogs and was cat tested briefly at a temp foster! She was spayed Tuesday and has a clean joint bill of health. Cali has some tummy issues post spay that should be sorted out this week but she will be ready for adoption very soon & ready to give lots of affection to her forever family!
 
 
10/24/24-Cali was spayed yesterday and all went well, the vet didn’t feel like any concern for hip dysplasia. It is most likely just from being confined at breeder & not walking or getting exercise & will improve as she builds up muscle tone.  Her stools were normal and she was eating much better prior to the vet but unfortunately the poor little baby has had diarrhea since getting home yesterday.  Not sure if is from the anesthesia & medication from spay, just nerves or what they fed her there overnight but after a very long night seems like everything is at least out of her system. Will try and get another update and new pics this weekend as this sweetie will be ready to go home soon.
 

10/18/24-Introducing sweetie pie “Cali” (Calico). This gentle girl is a smaller standard tricolor Aussie slightly underweight (30 lbs) but making strides with eating and is on her way to packing on a few pounds we hope.
She is timid right now but is slowly adjusting to a life of freedom. The last few days we saw her loosen up a bit and watched her trot in the backyard and explore the house with a smile. She is happy and comfortable with our dog and that definitely helps her confidence. She still startles with loud noises or when approached too quickly but it’s been less than a week and expect this to continue to improve. She is comfortable on a leash and does great in the crate (at night just likes to be next to her people unless you don’t mind a little howling! Lol  We initially thought may have some joint issues but that actually has dissipated so may have been related to being cooped up for too long (will have the vet confirm). Once she gets comfy she loves to be pet. It is so sweet to see her tense body immediately relax and I know will be a little love bug once she realizes she’s safe. Has a spay appt on 10/22 and then will be ready for adoption. She is the perfect size for adventuring and traveling. Cali is going to make a great little companion.

10/15/24-We just got a report from the temporary foster home that had her 2 nights: Cali met the cats & had no cat issues while there, so she can go to a home with cats.  They also said she was super sweet!

10/14/24-Poor girl came in underweight with lots of scabs and a little face wound deeper than the rest. Looks like it’s healing well to me though. Tons of matts cut out last night. Will get you better pictures soon once she’s still. Did good with her mini groom. She will make the best companion. Very gentle spirit- can tell she wants to be so accepting of love but she is hesitant right now, it is just too soon.

10/13/24-Calico arrived to her foster home & is settling in. We are getting some matts and scabs off.. has a few wounds but despite her physical condition has the gentlest spirit. Can’t wait to show her all the love she deserves. Will keep you all updated!

10/12/24-Cali is doing well. She drank and ate dinner last night and breakfast this morning. There may be a problem her back right leg and/or hip possibly. It seems weaker and wobbly right now. She hasn’t ran for us yet so we haven’t been able to see how she does. We will get it checked out at her spay appointment. Otherwise, she is so sweet, wiggles her little tail all the time and is currently supervising my husband put the roof on our new shed. Lol

10/11/24-Calico (aka: Cali) is a beautiful 2 year old female black tri-color standard size Australian Shepherd. She came in from a commercial breeder that no longer needed her. She arrived into rescue today thanks to her transport & temporary foster home volunteers. She will be spayed on Tuesday 10/22 & will be ready to go home soon after that.